The Blue Heron Homecoming is an annual environmental festival that provides community members with a chance to learn about the Akron Waterways Renewed! (AWR!) program. The festival features representatives from the City of Akron, firms involved with the AWR! program, and community partners, including local non-profits and environmental groups. This year’s theme is “Where Does Your Water Shed?”

Highlights of the event include the following:

  • free seedlings;
  • Rain Barrel raffle;
  • free lunch and giveaways;
  • two dozen exhibits with fun activities; and
  • live music for kids and adult